A Little More Space, a Lot Better Access
Although more than a few C/D staffers would choose the Forte hatch over the sedan based on looks alone, increased cargo capacity and easier access to your stuff are in the pros column, too. The Forte five-door’s more capacious shape yields another 4.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats compared with the sedan’s 14.7-cubic-foot trunk, but the greater advantage is the hatchback itself, which of course allows the loading of bulky stuff that wouldn’t fit through a regular trunk opening. Also included are 60/40-split rear seatbacks and covered storage space beneath the cargo floor.
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Additional Horsepower
The 2.4-liter 161-horsepower 4-cylinder engine has gained 23 horsepower from
the early-2006 model and provides good acceleration below 60 mph—but average
performance above that speed. The 2.7-li ...
Interior Design and Special Features
The Sportage features a functional, roomy and attractive interior. Both the
materials and build quality are very good, especially for this price point. The
rear-seat design makes hauling a large a ...
Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust or
other pollutants that come into the vehicle
from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If ...